| | Rochester, NH | Middletown, CT | United States |
| Overall | 102.8 | 114.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.7 | 105.3 | 100 |
| Health | 83.1 | 119.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 93.2 | 85.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $326,300 | $281,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,720.0% | 12,000.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 87.2 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.1 | 145.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Rochester 
3 Reviews
After living here for almost twelve years, I become happier each year with my choice. Rochester has lots of space left for development. It provides good community More
Awful horrid place, people have such a terrible attitude and can't (or at least won't) keep to their own business, ALWAYS starting and causing DRAMA, BS, HEADGAMES, and More
Rochester is a beautiful New England small town within commuting and shopping distance to Portsmouth and Boston. Close to both the White Mountains and the Seacoast More
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Reviews for Middletown 9 Reviews
To use the train system to commute from mid state to New York is challenging. This would be the biggest adjustment moving from the suburbs of New York City to More
Middletown, CT is one of the few cities in Connecticut worth living in. With a low crime rate, relatively low cost of living and plenty of housing options, there is More
Nice quiet town with low crime rate. Interesting small downtown area with variety of decent restaurants. Lacking in adult music, dancing etc., as much of More
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